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The Daily Mail is garbage. No need to extract anything. In fact, I didn't even read the article, see the video, or need to discern...

You wouldn't need to do gearcase unless it's leaking. Even then, one can usually just replace it more frequently. If you find the...

yes, the formula is roughly 12.5lbs per cubic foot of interior volume. If floors and consoles came from the factory, that was already...

The 'HP Capacity' is based on the boat's construction and the transom's ability to absorb torque and force. The factory engineers make...

Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. Looks like I can give up looking for a HIN and once more I'll have to apply for one. Odd thing is...

For what it's worth, the Daily Mail isn't a credible source for anything. Even the kernels of truth are propagandized to create the...

The use of the Elgin badge makes it pre-1964. Sears is one of the most difficult private badges to decode, too. In the aluminum...

Negative. Texas Maid is a chartered company. Created by five Lone Star suits, but a different company.

That's so cool. I'm excited to run it for many many years to come.

100% Texas Maid as evidenced by the diamond-oriented bow sheet. All models of TM had that distinctive rivet pattern. Pretty...

How you list on FB Marketplace and CL makes a huge difference. I think two things are key. 1) The motor needs to be clean...

Horsepower rating can be gleaned from this chart..

You can do a little math to double check the numbers. The following is from OBC which wouldn't be the regulator in the 70s, but the...

Unfortunately, this is an Indiana-created state number. Sometimes known as a "homebuilt" HIN. The state may have some record, but it's...

Transom bolts are not engine bolts. (and my motors clamp on)